Normetanephrine/Metanephrine*

LABOKLIN Service ID: 1322


Material

EDTA plasma 5 ml (promptly centrifuged, pipetted off and frozen)

Method

HPLC

Species list

dog, others on request

Duration

5 - 8 days

Remark

  • Normetanephrine and metanephrine are metabolites of adrenaline and noradrenaline. High levels, particularly of normetanephrine, are indicative of the presence of pheochromocytoma.
  • Reference values for dogs only.